What are men's graphic tees and how to wear them

They say trends come and go. Others argue that today's fashion is timeless, and nothing truly ends; instead, it reinvents itself. Perhaps this is the case with men's graphic tees—shirts with graphic prints that every man has in his wardrobe. – Are you going to tell me you don't have one? – And yes, what we're saying is that they're back – and in full force – because they are very versatile styles that can be incorporated into any setting.

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But before we show you how to combine your graphic tee with a formal setting (why not?), let's explain what this style is and where it came from.

Men's Graphic Tees: Origin

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With the counterculture movement promoted by young people in the 70s, and also marked by the Woodstock Festival, t-shirts gained prints and catchy phrases, which culminated in what is today called men's graphic tees.

What Makes Men's Graphic Tees a Constantly Revitalized Style?

Men's graphic tees are styles whose only rule is to feature some type of print, phrase, or design. This means they can be made in many fabric options, colors, and sizes. Therefore, they tend to be a versatile style that suits various occasions and environments, even corporate ones, where often companies create their own graphic tee for employees to wear, promoting the brand.

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It's important to understand that, while those old men's graphic tee styles you flaunt in your wardrobe may not always make sense today, most can be reinserted into a contemporary context, especially those with cultural prints, whether from music, art, cinema, or even phrases with political and social reflections.

The good news is there are plenty of up-to-date men's graphic tee options to vary your look. Furthermore, a study by a European university published in the "Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin" states that these shirts can make a person more sexually attractive. Just a tip!

How to combine men's graphic tees in everyday life?

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To do something different, we won't show images of how to wear graphic tees. Now that you know everything you need to about them, how about putting together a great look? But what's the rule again?

We've already explained that it just needs to have a print on the shirt, right? Therefore, men's graphic tees with large or small prints, on the front or back, can be worn with everything, from blazers to shorts, from tailoring to denim overalls... and don't overthink it, because you won't find any piece that looks bad with a graphic tee. Simply dare and wear!